Electrician

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking a qualified Electrician to perform maintenance and installation work on council properties. The ideal candidate should possess relevant electrical qualifications, a full driving licence, and a flexible work approach. The role offers competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, an excellent work/life balance, and opportunities for skill development within a dedicated workforce.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Extensive proven practical experience as a fully qualified Electrician.
• Current full driving licence to drive council vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance and installation work to Council properties.
• Working within a multi-disciplined team.

Skills

Demonstrable knowledge of domestic installations

Experience with property electrical testing

Flexible outlook towards work

Education

City and Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2 or equivalent

IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Electrical Installation Inspection and Testing

Job description

Closing date: 31 January 2026

The above vacancy now exists within the Housing Repairs service based at its Riverside Depot, Doe Lea. Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

Responsibilities

1. Carrying out maintenance and installation work to Council properties and local authority establishments.
2. To work within a multi-disciplined team when assistance is required.

The successful candidate will need to have a flexible outlook to work for the Council and will be required to occasionally undertake work of a non-electrical nature.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of domestic installations and of property electrical testing
• City and Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2 or 2351 Qualified Electrician or equivalent (i.e. NVQ Level 3)
• IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (i.e. City and Guilds 2380 or 2381)
• Electrical Installation Inspection and Testing (City and Guilds 2391)
• Extensive proven practical experience as a fully qualified Electrician
• Current full driving licence to drive council vehicles to undertake daily duties.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: Working for the Council

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at www.jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk / derbyshire - jobs and careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.

Applications close 9th January 2026.

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting Bolsover District Council Contact Centre on 01246 242424 or emailing: BDC-HR&[e-mail]

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Andy Clarke, Head of Property (Repairs and Maintenance) on [phone] or email [e-mail].

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.